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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

There is more in heap of coal than
most farmers are aware of. Besides gas,
ton of coal will yield 1,50O pounds OF
coke, 20 gallons Of ammonia water, and
l40 pounds of coal tar. Destructive dis
tillation of the coal tar gives 69.6 pounds
of pitch, IL pounds of creosote, IA
pounds of heavy oils, 90 pounds naph-
tina yellow, 6.3 pounds naphthaline, AIS
pounds Of naphrhol, 2.25 pounds Of ali
zarine, "a pounds of solvent naphtha,
l.5 pounds Of phenol, IL pounds of au-
rine, IL pounds of analine, ~ pound of
toludiue, .46 pound of anthracine, and
@ mound of toluene.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
WHAT AIS THE KAT10N7
The Average Length of Life De.
creasing-Not Pestilence-
Not Fanline--hll our !.

=,
creasing-N Not restilence-
Not Fanline-hll our !.
own Fault.
MODERN COOKING AND Mop.
ERN LIVING have brought it
on. 1t comes upon us una
wares. The patients have
pains about the chest and sides,
and sometimes in the back.
They feel dull and sleepy; the
mouth has bad taste, especi-
ally in tie morning. A sort
of sticky s';me collects about
the teeth. fi;ie apostle is poor.
There is It feeling ike a heavy
load on the 5tonl;icn sometimes
a faint, all-gone sensation at
the pit Of the stomach which
food does not satisfy. The
eyes are sunken, the hands
If.,,o .J,, .n.7 fool
clammy. After a while a
Ct l,,,, h,,&
cough sets IN, at f'rst dry' out
after a few months it is at
tended with a gree:lish colored
eypectoration. The patient
I'll, t;.,1 I'll +bo While and
A r.,
steep ooeS ,''1 '''i. ~ oio
any rest. After = time ne DC,
comes nerves., irritable and
gloomy, and las evil forebod-
mos. There is a ciddiness, a
so,.t &c ,,b;r);no sensation in
~ Sa:d u,han ,;;s;na mn snd.
the ne"o mH''' ISIS ~
denly. Inc oo"eiS oe'onne
costive; the skin Is dry and :
hot at times; 'AH h!ooi becomes
thick and st;'@nalt: the WHITES
of the eyes ''ycoi1e tmged with
yellow; the kidney sccretlons
becomes scan'y anu A'gh col,
ored, oelI*i'ihg r., a seoii'len'
after st"nolhs, mere ~ rs , .hs
quen'ly Il Sl"'''iis up u 'ne
fooo' sometimes VIII S soul
taste an" soi'ic'''I'es WIN
sweelish TASTE 'l''s Is IRE
quently a''''i','fi WIN pup
tatlon OF ';'e near, anu AStn'
matte syIniH"hiS; tne VISION DE-
comes imP"''F"'' WIN sPo's pe
tore the eye lhere IS d leei,
ing OF great pfo$'Fation anu
weakness. Aii Vi -Iilese syi'P
toms are IN turn present. IL IL
Is thought that nearly one-hai1
OF our population mas TINS us
ease In some'f It's =. va n lo rms:
Shaker Extract OF hools teel'
gels Syrup charges the Ter
ments of the .,'%@si'T"organs 50
asto convert the e. iooi weeat INTO
a form that will give nourlsh-
ment to the feeble body, and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
CURE FT TIE DEAE.

Peck's Patent Improved Cushioned Ear
Drums perfectly restore the hearing, no mat
ter whether deafness is caused by colds, fe-
vers, or injuries to the natural drums. AL
ways in position, but invisible to Others, and
comfortable TO wear. Music, conversation,
even whispers heard distinctly. We refer 10
those using them. Send for illustrated book
OF proofs, free. Address +. HISC0X, $40 Broad
way, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by DR..
J. g. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

"The revolution which has taken
place in every department of industrial
life in the last half century has brought
new demands, introduced new ques-
tions, created new possibilities, aud as
result of all this, the highest measure
OF success, as individuals or as nation,
can only be gained by thorough &C
quaintance with the laws which gov
ern its workings" The Grange is a
great school of political economy. and
farmers must come to the front in these
matters If they expect to hold their
own.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

"What time did John go away last
night, Mary Ann?'' ut was quarter
OF twelve, father" Three, she said to
herself, are quarter of twelve.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

n EAFNEsS It's causes, and a new and
successful CURE at your own home, by
ed by most of the noted specialists without
benefit. Cured himself in three months, and
since then hundreds of others Full particu-
lars sent on application. L. s. PAGE, No. Al
West 3lSt St. New York CITY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
IIJI73;KSRALl13;E7EN5

The Best Cure for Coughs Weak Lungs Asthma, Indi.
valuable medicines with Jamaica Ginger exers cura-
Weak Lungs, Rheumatism, Female Complaints and tho
distressing Liver Kidneys and Bowels
dragging thousands to the who would recover
their health by the timely Of PARKERs GINGER Tonic
1t life and strength TO the aged Doc. at Drug
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
READ, REFLECT,
AND RETURN
To the UviIIa Store and Get Bargains.

Now is the time. My stock is COM
plete in all lines of goods kept by me.
My goods are bought as low as the
ready cash can get them. My prices
are close. All goods are marked at a
short profit. We propose to save the
public in every instance we can. Our
motto is to take care of our customers.
We can't afford to do otherwise. Our
Dry Goods and Notions are good but
cheap. Our Hats and Shoes are for
both old and young, large and small.
We have some elegant Carpet and
Mating at low figures. Plenty of
Hardware, Queensware and Tinware.
Steel Shovels at close figure. Gro
ceries are fresh and prices low as any.
Fish and Flour kept on hand. In fact,
our stock is full and ready for the
public to select from. We will pay
the best prices for Country Produce
the market viii allow. We propose
to treat all alike and do square bus
iness. Come and be convinced that
the bargains are here for you all.
Your Servant,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
The jefferson County muluai
FIRE INSURANCE ccx7AsE.
: ESTABLISHED is7s.

pnFFEKS 10 the people Of Jenef.. y. ...,seli
\ J Insurance ia safe company ~ " ". .,~.rSf
cost Of Insurance, which u mu..Stus.~as tbf
than the rates usually CHARGED, anu !s,,s.,s.
money al home. Good risks rom ~
BILE partlesare invited. -. gr,fsg
Executive Committee meets even -.
DIRECTORS y. 8. white. Henry - 80, V.
port. Jas. Gsriand Hurst, John d. w.
II. 4. Lewis, X. Preston Chew, ~ lanes
son. Eugene Baker. =. w. WssnIn z '.,,A fzooS
Logic. Chas. r. Wilson. John u, $3.50.
s. Melvin. Il. q. W. Herr. Isaac u. s'''o -,
y. 8. WHITE ...... .......-,..-- = f,sasgrsr
II. n. DAvESPOR .~....... ,''.,.'., ~
EXECUTIVE coxxrrEE--S. :. ss $1,000
r.. Lewis. Eugene Baker. Isaac H. ~
p. chew. 3. W. Washington. -. a. or
I0cIT. AGExrs-Nlddieve job 2srDsss
lev: Kearneysvfile, J. q. Bifnei ~n =
Very. Chas. Z. Trail: shepIsraIs.'.0,r 'hszrjss'
Fleming; Du1ieids. Z. Il bsIsnr
town. Washington a Alexenoel. enc Co.'S
ES-The secretary viii be fonnar ;. ao1s<
pany's Once, Gibson BUILDING
yard In cha''si 4. 4. ALEXANDER. sssy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

nRUMMERss say shepherd<toun Vi DRY"
~ Town This need not be 90 When you can
AGE which makes gallons o. 3 flp-lop
refrelhinG drznk, - 0LB6O&A
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

Finn llufloyv lust to hand large stock OF
THU Uutitty fine pen-knives, razors and
uu,u flk.nr scissors, which we are selling
velY Gnedp, very low. We are offering
pen hives worth 20 cents for 80 cents; razors
worth $3.50 for sl.00, and some for 40 cents
scissors from % cents TO sl.0O. SOMETHING
NEW-Toe-coru knives and Spaying knives,
made of razor steel with fine edges. II you
want good cutlery at low prices, call on
BAKER q MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
SALT! SALT! SALT!

lust received car load of fresh Salt In
u Guiding Fine, Liverpool, G. A., Dairy and
ock Salt. w. n. LEMEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
Baltimore 4 Ohio Ra;,r,,,

The following is the time o,,,.,
at Shenandoah Junction: 'ns stoppt,,
EAsr-BoUSD.
No. s-ohi @s and PittsOurg e1pre., :.
No. l46.-Way Freight, passense,
ed, 6.i5 a. m. car Alta,
No. 6s.-Baltimote and Piedmon,
dalton, lilo a. m. acconno
NO. l-Fast Express for washIng,on
umore (stops on signsN Ian and BAL
No. S.-Martinsburg accomma4. "a =
Washingtn and Baltimo.on AZ
52i p. m. Exses
wEsr-BoUND.
No. I5.-Baltimore, Mt Airy and NJ
accommodation, So A NJ lnsoe,,
No. 6S-Accommodation, TlSa
No. 65.-Baltimore and Piedmcns
dation, II. 10 q. m. acconna
NO. lio.-Way Freight. passenger
ed, 2.S2 p. m. e' VT auask.
NO. - cincinnati and ST. LouIsp,,,.
press, sos p. m. ''lni'et q.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
Railroad Tickets.

NOR the WEST and SOUTH. Land explor-
IT Ing tickets, round-trip, good for 80 to 80
days, low rates, first-c1ass accommodations.
Full Information given. Apply to
J. 8. FLEMING,
Special Agent baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad,
ShepherdstoWn, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

Invite the especial attention of all persons
in need of COOKING STOVES to the follow
ing list of necessary Furniture which give
with each stove, and which L guarantee to
be first-class in every respect: wash boiler,
l coffee boiler, sauce pan and lid, iron
tea-kettle, 2 iron pots, pot lids, l long grid
die / skillet, 8 sheet-iron pans, lid litter,
poker, / stove scraper, joints of pipe and
elbow: large tin bucket, bread pan, cul-
lender, wash basin, pudding pans, patty
pans II pie plates, l milk strainer, milk
skinner, plain ladle, pierced ladle, soup
Iadle iron spoon, / cake turner, egg whip,
pie crimper and trimmer, fancy teapot, 2
sad-irons, teapot stand, sad-iron stand, l
pepper box, l nutmeg CRATER, candle stick,
cak e mould tin cups, dipper, biscuit cut
ter, rolling-pin, potato masher, butcher
knife, knives and forks worth Sl.25 per set,
6 albata tablespoons, 8 albata teaspoons, /
coal-shovel, i flesh fork, 8 jelly-cake pans, i
pound of stove polish.
/ sell the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
stoves at the following prices. will deliver
stoves and furniture free of freight in Bridge
port. Md, at any station on the s. V. X. r.,
also at any station on the B. &. o. II. X. as far
west as Cumberland or south to Staunton.
EXCELSIOR.
No. I6, $1,000; No. II, $3.50; No. %, $3.50;
No. q, $500; No. %, $500; No. 80, $500; No.
81. $500: No. 80, $500; No. 80, $1,000.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns of stoves.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage
of the past, hope to merit continuance.
H. &. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
Ms. J. sTRIDER.
THE VERY LATEST
is THE FAMOUS
SEE CHAIRS,

Manufactured by the Tuscarora Manufacture
ng Company Of Marinsburg, w. Va. For
sale by r C. HESS In shepherdstown and
@. T. Hughes In Charlestown. Call and see
our stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
"FLY" FISHERMEN

UOUR attention for n moment. have
II Just gotten something in the way OF
"Guide" that can't be beat. 1t Is e1ittle high
priced but will save your line greatly. Then
too your line will work through them with
out any friction. Call at -
DIR. GIBSON'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

cunDTuAun By mail or in person, Bust
SHun 1HNu ness, Bookkeeping, etc. In
short prepare yourself for life work at
s e AZ 8IL OF So PRHss ELMIRA, Y.
uIAuTcn LADIES TO WORK FOR US
WAN IUat their homes. s. to $40 per week
can be quietly made. Nophoto painting; no
canvassing. For full particulars, please ad-
dress, at once, CSESCENT ART CO., III Milk
St. Boston, Mass. Box 5l70.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

RIBBON CAKE.-Two and one-half
cups Of sugar, one cup each butter and
sweet milk, four cups of Hour, four
eggs, two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der. Fill two long shallow tins with
the above, for the two light cakes, and
to the remainder of the batter add one
cup each of raisins, currants and citron,
one teaspoonful each of cinnamon,
cloves, alspice and nutmeg. Bake in
one tin. Put the dark cake in the mid
die, with frOsting between the cakes
and on top.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03

Do III 1UIIISJ deputy f100e"'e ct 0' VIZ "0
National Grange, who is constantly
travelling among the farmers, writes !:
cit seems to me that people listen to the
practical gospel of the Grange as never
before. Let the reaper crowd closly
upon the heels Of the sower and glori-
Gus harvest can be gathered. Sow in
faith, cultivate in hope, harvest in
charity, and guard the results with fl
deity and future generations will rise
up anC call us blessed. Fill brightest
hours with labor, rest comes sure and
soon.'"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-06-03
FOR SALE.
"cAsTiNG" FIsHERMENI

CTEP aside minute and let me show Won
Ra % hinged German Silver TIP for the end
ofyour rod. They can't be beat. DIR. Gibson
keeps them.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26
In lirier ana 10 uc ro-nt.

Dyspepsia is d.eaiful Disordare liver IS
misery, Iuiigcs ion is n foe 70 good nature
rue human diGesuye apparn.u, L. one of the
most complicated and won lertul things in
existence. II is easily put our Of order
Greasy foot. tough food. snppy foo J
bad cookery, III 'ntal worry ate hours, irrcg-
ular habits, and many other things which
ought not 10 be hive made The American poo
pie u nation of dNspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done 4
wonderful work in reforming this sad husi-
ness and making The AmericHu p-oplc su
healthy tlat thef can enio' their maRls- and
behRppy.
Rem mDer:-TO haupine7s without health
But GREEN'S Augnst Flower brings health and
happiness t. the dyspepuc. Ask Your drug
gist for bottle seventy i've c MIA.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26
~ EHrooL corrnn rrrrKEs.
NEW YORK COTTON
NIGHT REPORT-sPoTs.

~" OK, OCT. 25.-Cotton spots closed
Y anu Unchanged.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26

day for that city.
Dow
Old papers at
flee ut 20 cents
thousand.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26

PRODUCE AND LAVE sTOCK
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.

CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO oct. - The m9rS"to ON change
opened to-day quite promising for better
business and better prices and continued bull
i,h throughout the greater part of he ~eS
sion. n wheat feeling was especially strong.
december opened at - 81, so to ~, re
acted to ~ g., then sold up to 70 C aud closed
Corn was moderately active with feeling
hrmer AMI prices advanced "a &c above yes
tertiny Provisions were also liruer
The following are the highest cichius pOluts
IN leading futures
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26
LIVE STOCK MARKET S.

ST. Louis, pct 31-Ihe NNtlouhl StocR
Indicator reports:
Cattie-RecriuIs, 800; shipments, 20l;
market SLOW; choice heavy native
steers. 2Od.l 70; llir to good native steers,
Ola -; butchers steers medium 10 choice,
ooa3 %; ranger, go nmon to good cornfei'
Hogs Recepts, 5000; shipment, 4 % mar
Ike, shade higher prices ranging from w
Osheep-Receipts, $40; shipments, III 0; mar
ket steady fair to lnncy, DGi-lpi lambs,
3 S0tLi 40.
kASsAs CITY, oct 25.-The Live stock
Indicator reports;
Cattle- Receipts. 2,i6; shipments ljj1; mar
common TO medium, 25.di 10; grass range
steer. choice, NOG2 50, common, o. ~
native COWS, | 21G 50i feeders, bFg5 10,
stockcrs UUG9 Gp; commons, ! 2UGl So.
Hogs Receipts, ISIS shipments, none
market closed weak and over; good TO
choice, 1 3 81 Is; common 10 medium lu@
4 %; sNps and pgi, U@l g.
sleep Receip $500; shipments none mar
ket quiet; good to choice, iJGj -; COM
mon 10 meulum, 'V@l sI'
CHICAGO, oct 2j.-The provers' journal
Cattle-Receipts, 1000 shipments, 90);
market steady; shipping steers, ~ 80;
,iockers and feeders, 90! 30; cows. bull-
and mixed, 3Og2 TO; Texas cattle. ! 7593 pl
| western rangers, 0OG3 ~.
Hogs-Receipts, 2,OJOi shipments, none
| msrket weak mixed, 2Ugi 50; heavy 3.
! dtDl: light I 2iGi5j
| -noep-ReceiptS, COOS; shipments, 1000
markei strong; natives, ? lOGl on; stocker
| I. ~, lambs, OO95 81.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26

mas leIt MN anu ne 10 now enjoying
better health than he has known Tor
years."- Mrs. stephen Menard, Macon
Ga.
The trade mark (I) in red in front
OF wrapper is your protection.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26

GALVEsToN. oct, 2j-W nolr>1e dealers
report: Market unchanged, Ordinary ;
good ordinary, 234; fair TO rhine -, choice
%; peaberry, -; govern ment Java, 20.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-26

-l-.IC-'55-Ll-3 =
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24
Our Financial Condition.

Since our last issue a very favor able change has taken place in con- nection with the prospects of dis posing of our county bonds. The act of the legislature provides that the bonds may be sold, or ex- changed for warrants, provided the exchange Is favorable to the coun- ty. Several parties, who are large holders of warrants, have expressed perfect willingness to exchange their ten per cent bearing warrants for the seven per cent bonds-one warrant owner to the amount of $25,OO0. the two banks in Prescott controlling about $20,000 more, have already consented to the ex- change. There is very strong probability that the Phoenix Bank, controlling over $50,000 of the war rants, will come into the arrange ment. That will dispose of about $95,000 of the bonds, leaving but $15,000 for sale. We have had an intimatlon that a capitalist recent ly in our midst, contemplates talk ing the balance; he having stated, that, in his judgment, the security was perfectly good, ranking the bonds, so far as certainty of pay ment was concerned, with securi- ties of the United States. We con- graduate the county upon the bright prospects of speedy restoration to a healthy financial condition. It is a source of special congratulation, that our own citizens exhibits the strongest proof of their faith in the county's ability and willingness to discharge it's obligations. This cx- change, by parties familiar with oul situation, resources and prospects is the best possible endorsement ot the bonds as an investment secur- ity. We expect to hear of other parties owning warrants to the amount of $1 1000 and upward of fering to exchange for bonds, that if they need money, they can hy- pothecate or sell the bonds abroad for that purpose.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24

teer services, which was not paid. These volunteers were surely not in the ring.
 For the public officials in the main, We are. constrained to say, that they are the opponents of the people, selected by them as a re- buke to the past ineonip stency and mismanagement of the county's af- fairs, and while, for their political heritage, they received a county in bad repute as to lawlesness, and with a crippled credit; they have reinstated the law, and will soon have our credit where it should be, the bilious bickerings of the "spec- ial writer" to the contrary notwith- standing. Now, the question is, will the Special writer" own his offspring; make good his serious and grave charges of official cor ruption; furnish us with the facts and let the matter be probed to the bottom; or, will he rest in obscuri- ty; play the role of assassin of of ficlaI character, and be dubbed by the community as the enemy of the common veal of the county? Our columns are open to him.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24

RECENT advices from Mexico state that the celebrated Chief and ex-revolutionist, Epigmenio Pozue- los, was started for New Laredo un- der escort Of . detachment of the Fourth Cavalry; commanded by Lieutenant Francisco Gazan. At the Barranca de los Guajus they were ambushed by a large force of bandits, who tried to rescue the prisoner. The escort killed Pozue- los to prevent his escape. After a sharp skirmish they fell back, leav- ing the body of the dead bandit. The assailants made an attempt to renew the fight, but the troops, in better position, drove them off. The bandits carried off their wounded. The troops lost one private wound ed and two horses killed. Heavy forces of cavalry have been sent out by General Fola in pursuit of the assailants.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24

ON THE 18th day of July, 17S7' the Congress of the United States organized its first territory and named it "The Territory Northwest of the Ohio River" Mir. Wm. NJ. Moss has published a little book, "The Story of Hundred Years" tracing the territorial growth of this country from that date to the present time. The domain of the United States at that time embraced all the territory east of the MissiS- sippi river except Florida, and was 820,6S0 square miles in extent. In 1SOa the United States government, by the payment of $15,000.000, se- cured from France her province of Louisiana. This province included what is now Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, the larger part of Montana and Wyoming, part of Colorado, Ne braska and the Indian Territory. and was 930,90S square miles in eX- tent, or more than 100000 square miles larger than the original do- main of the country. In the year 1920 the government paid $5,000,- GOO to Spain for the Floridas, talk ing in a territory of 59,720 square miles in extent. In 1S46 the Ter rltory of Oregon was added taking in 220,425 square miles. In 1S48 the government paid sl5.00O.000 for what is now the state of Califor- mia, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and the western part of Colorado, In 1858 an addition al strip of land was purchased for for $1O,000,000, these two purchases adding territory of 934, ,260 square miles to the United States. In 1867 Alaska was purchased from Russia for the sum of $7 ,250,O00, this add ing 577, ,39O square miles more. In a hundred years the territory of the United States has been increased by purchase and annexation by g., 752,723 square miles at cost, not counting the expense of war, of $52. .2OOOO0.-Alb. Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24

A DISPATCH from the City of Mex leo of the 18th says: A party of Kansas City business men, mem bers of the Chamber of Commerce, manufacturers and merchants, will arrive here. They will visit Vera Cruz and the chief cities along the line of the Mexican Central rail- way. Their object is to study the resources of the country and pave the way for direct trade between this country and Kansas City. It is reported that the mint in this city will soon be transferred to the control of an English syndicate. A lively sensation was caused here by the arrival of circular letter
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-24
A Big Express Contract.

A Chicago dispatch of the 17th instant, says: Lloyd Tevis, presi- dent, and John Valentine, vice presinent of Wells, Fargo & Co.,, left for the Pacific coast after hay ing completed an important con- tract with the Atchlson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company. The contract covers the express busi- ness on all lines operated or con- trolled by the Santa Fe system, about eight thousand miles in ex- tent, and is regarded as advan- tageous to both parties.